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Yankees name Gerrit Cole to start ALDS opener against Rays
Original: Yankees tab Cole to start Game 1 of ALDS against Rays
The New York Yankees have announced Gerrit Cole will start Game 1 of the American League Division Series against the Tampa Bay Rays. The choice of their ace for the postseason opener was widely expected and confirms the club's plan to lead its rotation with its biggest arm in a best-of-five series against a divisional rival.
Why now: The MLB postseason is beginning, and the Yankees' Game 1 pitching decision against the Rays is a key storyline for fans.
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